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A modern outdoor dining area with a fire pit, surrounded by chairs and a table.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, and a large window providing natural light.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, and a dining area with chairs.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a microwave and cabinets.
A four-poster bed with a wooden frame and a patterned bedspread. There are two nightstands with lamps on either side of the bed.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Yosemite National Park
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 28

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • On beach
  • Hot tub on site
  • Heated pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room

Explore the area

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Groveland, CA
  • Place, Yosemite National Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Oak Flat Information Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite)
    ‪97 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

Glacier Point Loft

+1
2 Queen Beds and 3 Single Beds

Groveland Room

1 Queen Bed

Half Dome Master

1 Queen Bed

John Muir Room

1 Queen Bed

Merced River Bunk Room

+1
5 Single Beds

Tuolomne Meadows Room

1 Queen Bed

Valley Floor Bunk Room

+2
2 Double Beds and 4 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Front Luxury Lodge-Near Yosemite-Pool Table-Private Lake and Dock-Yosemite

Lakefront Lodge on a Private Lake with an Award-Winning Floor Plan and Professionally Designed Interior. Lakefront on a Private Lake (Private Dock and Deck by the Lake), 7 Bedrooms (Sleeps 28- see description below), 4 Full Bathrooms, 2 Living Rooms (with abundant skylights for natural light), Game Room/Family Room (Pool Table, Card Table, TV, Large Seating Area), Patio, and 3 Decks on 3 Stories, Fire Pit, 2 Fireplaces, Wood-Burning Stove, and a Laundry Room.

This Lakefront Lodge sits on a Private Lake in an Exclusive, Private, Gated State and Federal Wildlife Preserve near Yosemite National Park and Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, and next to Stanislaus National Forest.

As a guest, you can go to one of 3 Beaches and the Marina, where you can play in the sand, swim, play volleyball, order ice cream and other goodies, and rent boats. Go to Fisherman's Cove and fish. Go to the Country Club and have dinner, Play Golf, practice swings at the Driving Range, or use the Pool. Visit the Equestrian Center for riding lessons, a horse ride, or just to look at the horses. Play a game on the Tennis and Pickleball courts or in the Horseshoe Pits. Go for a walk on the many trails, or "Do the Loop," as we call it (we are on a one-way road with very little traffic, so you can walk the lower road and then the upper road in a Loop).

Owners and guests have access to all the amenities; many are private to owners and guests only, including the Lake and the three Beaches. Here are additional details of just one, the Main Beach and Marina:

The marina is a great place to go, with the lake, the Marina Store, and the Lakeside Café. It also has a large grassy area with picnic tables and barbeques. A sandy beach area is perfect for building sandcastles or nestling your toes in the sand. A roped-off area is designed for swimming. If you’re looking for an activity, you can rent various boats, including pedal boats, family cruisers, fishing boats, stand-up paddleboards, and kayaks. There are also volleyball and bocce ball courts. Best of all, there is food. The Lakeside Café offers snacks, meals, soda, milkshakes, iced coffee, and soft-serve ice cream.

This is not a party house. If you are looking for a serene, quiet place to rest with family and friends, a retreat, or a business meeting, this is your house.

Enjoy a vacation nestled in tall pines at Pine Mountain Lake in our Lakefront Lodge, about 30 minutes from Hetch Hetchy Reservoir and Yosemite National Park. **SPECIAL NOTE: We Have A Massive Standby Commercial Automatic Generator For All Power Needs During Unlikely Outages. **

Brief Description:
The Lake Lodge Home has the following amenities;
5000 Square Feet
7 Bedrooms - 20 Beds - Sleeps 28
4 Full Baths
2 Fireplaces and a Wood-Burning Stove
Two Living Rooms with Abundant Skylights for added natural light
Main Living Room on Main Floor
Second Living Room Upstairs
Family Room / Game Room with Pool Table, Card Table, TV, and Seating Area
Loft
Laundry Room
5 Separate Decks and a Patio on Three Floors
Second Refrigerator (located outside on the Main Deck in the closet)
Front-load Washer and Dryer
Central heat and air conditioning
Private Lake
Private Dock
Private Deck on the waterfront
Outdoor Dining Deck with Fire Pit, BBQ, table, Chairs, and Benches
All queen beds with medium to high-end mattresses
Mattress toppers on almost all mattresses.
100% wool, native American motif coverlets
Two TVs -- Roku
Stereo with universal sound throughout the home
High-speed commercial Internet access, wifi throughout the house
Located on a one-way, very low-traffic street
Comfortably sleeps up to 28 people ( additional charge for over 16)
6 Queen Beds
8 Twin Beds in frames or bunks
2 Double/ full-size beds in bunks
4 Twin floor mattresses
Pool Table / Game Board Table
Use of our canoe, paddleboards, and kayaks
Short walk to Main Beach and Marina
Short boat ride to the main beach area (you may rent paddle and fishing boats at the marina).

Being a lakefront house has wonderful benefits... It's just down a pathway to the dock and deck on the lake, and a short walk to the Marina, where you can play in the sand, swim, play volleyball, order ice cream and other goodies, and rent boats. We've gone the extra mile with super-fast business internet and a whole-house generator for power outages.

One unique aspect of our home is the many special places people can retreat to for privacy. Although your family or group may be large, one can get away to all the nooks of our home/property, from the two living rooms, family room, hall game area, the two small private decks on the third floor, as well as the large main deck, the patio area, and the dock deck, the loft, the window bench seat, and the dock itself.

We also live on a quiet one-way road off the main road, which makes a large circle perfect for a good, solid walk up some hills and back down, another way to find some quiet time. Being with family and friends is important and rewarding, but some separation can also create small, meaningful talks and moments of reflection while you're with the people you care about most.

For those with special needs:
The Main Floor, featuring the Main Living Room, Kitchen/Dining Area, Bathroom, Two Bedrooms, and Main Deck, is just one step from the driveway for those with disabilities or special needs.

Description of Each Floor:
The home has four stories, two living rooms, three decks, a patio on three levels, a private dock, and a deck on the lake.

Bottom Floor (first floor): Bedroom with 2 Twin beds and 2 Full beds, Full Bathroom, Laundry room with washer and dryer, Family Room/Game Room with TV, oversized sectional sofa, pool table, game table, separate outdoor Patio area with a table that leads by access steps to the Private Dock, and a Deck on the lake. (Work in progress: We are adding another patio between the Lodge and the lake with 2 fire pits and seating for 28. Please check for the completion date.)

Main floor (second floor)--One bedroom with a queen bed, one bedroom with 4 twins, a full bathroom, main living room with fireplace, dining/kitchen area, main deck for entertaining and eating with an oversized table, fire pit, BBQ, and an outside extra refrigerator. (You enter the front door from the driveway with one step onto the main floor)

Top Floor (third floor)--Second living room with sofa, chairs, TV, and an outside separate deck with chairs; a master bedroom suite with a queen bed and an outside separate deck with chairs and table; two more bedrooms with one queen bed each; two full bathrooms; with a small seating area between the bedrooms and full bathroom.

Loft Room (4th floor)--This room features 2 queen beds and 2 twin beds.

Hosts
April and Bill are available by phone anytime and in person for emergencies. We have been in the community since 1980, so we have access to many friends, neighbors, and tradesmen in the area who can assist us with any issues or concerns. We live 3.5 hours away and come up frequently between reservations to clean and maintain our home. We are often available in the summer when guests check in or out, so we can help you with any questions. If you arrive when we can't be there, or if it's late in the evening, the front door has a combination lock that you can access once your reservation is confirmed.

Parking
We have parking for 5 vehicles on the property, and additional parking is about 5 minutes away. We will call in the passes for 5 vehicles. The Homeowners Association collects a one-time per-vehicle fee at the main gate to offset expenses such as 24-hour security, a manned 24-hour gate, a private lake, and other amenities.

Beds/Cleaning:
Our Signature Clean Bed Policy - Unlike many hotels and especially vacation home rentals, which don't wash the duvets/comforters and blankets very often, if at all (most don't even put blankets or top sheets on the bed), we wash ALL sheets, blankets, and duvets IN BETWEEN EACH AND EVERY GUEST STAY and all mattress toppers, comforters, and pillow protectors regularly. Yes, this creates a lot of laundry and time spent making beds, but we firmly believe clean, comfortable beds and quality linens are an absolute requirement. Our motto is: if we want that for our vacation, we provide it for your vacation.

Please ask about pets.

NO SMOKING, PLEASE - This is a smoke-free home. If you smoke, please do so outside and ensure that the smoke doesn't flow back into the house through open sliders.

Available tours:
We also offer Guided Yosemite Group Tours, Hikes, Sightseeing, Fly Fishing, Backpacking, Snowshoeing, Rafting, and more. The Tours can be for a day or several days, depending on the time of year. We can arrange the following adventures: In Groveland: Historic Groveland Happy Hour Walk; In Yosemite: Yosemite Valley Group Nature Walk, Vista Hike, Summit Hike, Giant Sequoia Hike, Valley Tour, Valley Discovery Tour, Valley Tour with BBQ, "Just One Day" Hike and Sightseeing; Snowshoeing: Vernal Falls, Dewey Point, Mirror Lake, Giant Sequoia; Fly Fishing: Solo Angler's Adventure, Experienced Angler's Adventure, High Country Adventure, Tuolumne Adventure; and more (please ask for more information).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Church Retreats Business Meetings School Retreats
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY IS 28 PEOPLE; THAT INCLUDES VISITORS. WE HAVE ZERO TOLERANCE OF THE OMISSION OF THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE STAYING OR USING OUR LODGE.
Please download and read Rental Agreement, Check-In, Check-Out, Waste Management, and Temporary Resident Registration Agreements
We have parking for 5 vehicles at the Lodge. There is additional parking about 5 minutes away.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3693412vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 28
Note from host: Church Retreats Business Meetings School Retreats
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Groveland

Located in Groveland, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yosemite National Park and Yosemite Valley, while Yosemite Lodge Amphitheater and Yosemite Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider El Portal Market and Nature Center at Happy Isles. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Groveland, CA

What's nearby

  • Yosemite National Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Big Oak Flat Information Center - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Yosemite Valley - 39 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Yosemite Arch Rock Gate Entrance - 55 min drive - 46.4 km

Getting around

  • Mariposa, CA (RMY-Mariposa-Yosemite) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Truck Bbq @ Rush Creek Lodge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rush Creek Tavern - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Evergreen Lodge Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rush Creek Game Room & Lounge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Jack Spring Dining Hall - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lake Front Luxury Lodge-Near Yosemite-Pool Table-Private Lake and Dock-Yosemite have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Lake Front Luxury Lodge-Near Yosemite-Pool Table-Private Lake and Dock-Yosemite pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Lake Front Luxury Lodge-Near Yosemite-Pool Table-Private Lake and Dock-Yosemite?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Front Luxury Lodge-Near Yosemite-Pool Table-Private Lake and Dock-Yosemite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Front Luxury Lodge-Near Yosemite-Pool Table-Private Lake and Dock-Yosemite?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Front Luxury Lodge-Near Yosemite-Pool Table-Private Lake and Dock-Yosemite located?

Located in Groveland, this beachfront holiday home is next to a golf course and within 1 mi (2 km) of Yosemite Big Oak Flat Entrance and Yosemite National Park. Big Oak Flat Information Center is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

We had a wonderful stay at this nice and well maintained house on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family vacation

Ones week in Yosemite. Excellent location, fun house layout. Driveway was intense and the road through the subdivision/gate was crowded and
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mother’s Day weekend

Beautiful peaceful enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic setting as shown on peaceful lake 80 minutes from Yosemite valley. Comfortable for large groups or families. Bedrooms very comfortably furnished. Well stocked kitchen with helpful 2nd fridge outside. Great deck space and firepit. Many different spots for hanging out inside and outside. Well stocked amenities for lake. Very responsive hosts. Great value. We would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location
This house accommodates many people. We had a few issues with check in and very disappointed with the gate fee for each car in our group. Added 250 more cost to an expensive stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Yosemite close

This was a great house for a large group. The kids loved the lake and the toys to use. The ad said 8 minutes from Yosemite, but actually 45 mins. But the house provide everything you need for a lovely stay. Beware the address in the ad is not where the house is. You dont get all information up front. But owners do respond quickly. Its in a gated community so make sure each driver is listed on your reservation or you could have issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Be sure to go to Hetch Hetchy. It's a wonderful hike and much closer to the house and less crowded than the busier parts of the park. The lake is warmer than we expected and great to relax in after a day of hiking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Bill and April Sembrat Cell 831 251-1110; Cell 831 331-7566; Home 831 423-34456

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We followers of Christ, first and foremost, second...everything else--a Mom, teacher, wife, helper, worker, cleaner, gardener, and whatever else God wants me to do. Bill, my husband, is busy working on our farm day and night and keeping the home fires burning.

Why they chose this property

This property has been in our family since 1977 and was designed by my husband, Bill. He attended a small engineering school that also offered degrees in architecture. Bill bought the lot back in 1977 and built the house. He picked it because the property was on a private lake, was within a few hours' drive, and was just below the snowline, which meant that we could drive to it without having to put on chains or have snow tires.

We updated and added two stories over the garage with two bedrooms, an additional bathroom, and a loft. We have children, and when we come and they bring friends, we need some extra room and bedrooms to accommodate our family. It feels like a little-known treasure, as many people still don't know about Pine Mountain Lake. It is especially lovely in the fall, winter, and spring, as Yosemite Park is quiet, all the summer tourists are gone, and it feels like the park is in our pocket, in our backyard. It's the best time to go. Then, after a day at the park, we love to come up to PML, a tranquil place during the fall, winter, and spring. We feel like the only ones on the lake. Summer is fun too for family gatherings. The kids love all the action, the swimming, fishing, and deck barbecues.

What makes this property unique

One of my favorite things about this house is all the places I can go to for privacy, even though my family is large and we have such a full house. I also love sitting on the swing bench on the back deck and looking at the lake. Waking up in the Master Bedroom, listening to the geese, and seeing the sun peek through the pine trees, with the water twinkling in the sunrise, is so renewing for my spirit. Life slows down when we go to PML. We have great memories there with our children, and we look forward to creating more. We hope you can do the same.

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